New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy insisted he is "good" after suffering a painful hip injury during Sunday's 19-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. On the second play of the second half, McCarthy pulled the ball on a zone-read and ran left, where Eagles linebacker Zack Baun delivered a hard hit to his right hip. McCarthy left the field and was visibly grimacing in pain on the sideline while attempting warm-up throws, eventually being taken to the locker room for evaluation.
However, the Giants quarterback showed remarkable resilience, sprinting back onto the field late in the third quarter. Coach John Harbaugh explained that the medical staff cleared McCarthy to return, despite the team briefly considering leaving backup Jameis Winston in the game after he led a drive for a touchdown. Winston threw a touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely during his brief stint.
McCarthy ultimately finished the game, going 12-of-19 for 127 yards as the Giants improved to a 5-2-1 record. With the team facing the Washington Commanders on Thursday night, McCarthy's availability remains a key storyline. Teammates, including wide receiver Malachi Fields, praised the quarterback's toughness and competitive drive, saying his return demonstrated his strong desire to win.
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